Swallow Hall

View prices & book 9.6 73 reviews
Peaceful pitches
Peaceful pitches
Caravan pitches
Caravan pitches
Hedging around the caravan site
Golf course
The academy 9-hole course; first green
The academy course
View of the roost clubhouse from the 12th green
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Caravan pitches
Caravan pitches
Hedging around the caravan site

  • Small family-run caravan site at a North Yorkshire golf course
  • York city centre 15 minutes' drive; designer shopping outlet 10 mins
  • Restaurant, woodland walks and several golf options on site
Woodland walks on one side, a golf course on the other, and a cosy restaurant serving up tasty meals to get you through whatever activity you’ve chosen for that day – now doesn’t that sound just a little bit fabulous? This is the setup on offer at Swallow Hall, a small family-run caravan site in the North Yorkshire countryside a couple of miles from the village of Wheldrake and six miles from the centre of York. This place is something of a dream for golfing types – in fact the caravan site is inside the grounds of Swallow Hall Golf Course, which has a pay-and-play 18-hole facility that doesn’t require any tee time booking. Guests also have the option of playing on the 9-hole Academy course (par 28), honing their skills at the short game area or extending the day with some time on the floodlit driving range. Meanwhile, non-golfers have direct access to Forestry Commission woodland walks, or may prefer to get out for a day of retail therapy at the Designer Outlet York, 10 minutes’ drive away. Whichever one of these you fancy, you can get set up for the day at The Roost restaurant on site, which is open for breakfasts, lunches, drinks and sweet treats throughout the day (closed Monday and Tuesday, and not open evenings). It’s a popular place so booking a table is recommended if possible. Wheldrake has a pub and a small shop for your other sustenance needs. Pitches have access to an eco-friendly modern toilet and shower block; please note that only eco-friendly biodegradable toilet fluid can be used on site.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 30
Touring caravan pitches 30
Open now
Opens 1 March
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 7 consecutive nights.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Tents are not accepted at this park.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
  • A cable measuring at least 20 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.
  • The site barrier is closed from 10pm to 7am; vehicles cannot access/depart the site between these times. Only eco-friendly (green) biodegradable toilet fluid is allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 1 Mar to

Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 73 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
 9
Child friendliness
 8
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 6
Peaceful

97% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

A well-maintained and peaceful site offering spacious, private pitches. Visitors praise the excellent, modern shower and toilet facilities, and the convenient location for visiting York. The on-site golf course and woodland walks are also popular. While the majority of feedback is overwhelmingly positive, a lack of washing-up facilities and occasional limited opening hours for the clubhouse were noted by some.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Lovely peaceful stay

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8 out of 10
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Mark M.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely and peaceful no road noise
Well laid out with hedges between plots
Good facilities
Lovely forest nearby

Recommend to friends Visit again

great location and relaxed site

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10 out of 10
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debbie l.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked *clean, tidy, secure site
*choose your own pitch
* clean modern toilet & showers
This was a great site, very laid back pick your own pitch when you arrive which are large areas.
The toilets & showers were very clean and modern though there was only 2 of each in the ladies and i think mens so plan well.
We didn't get to use the bar but was told the food was excellent.

Recommend to friends Visit again

One of my favourite places to stay

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10 out of 10
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Anne S.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked The privacy due to the hedges

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will return

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10 out of 10
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Facilities / Activities
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Alison L.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Everything

Email received with details to enter site. Pitch found easily shower and toilet facilities were excellent.
We had our grandson with us and it was perfectly safe for him to play outside.
Handy for park and ride to York.
Didn’t find the local bus stop.
Perfect if you enjoy golf as it’s on a golf course.
Will definitely return.

Disliked Couldn’t find local bus stop which was stated as close by.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Arrived and a lady came round checking that we were ok,

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9 out of 10
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John M.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Showers and the location

Disliked Everything was perfect

Recommend to friends Visit again

Needs a few things adding for people rouring over a weekend

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5 out of 10
Location
 6
Value for money
 5
Accommodation
 7
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
 3
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Patrick K.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Well maintained site, large pitches, on site golf course.

Disliked Needs a shop and an area that people touring can eat with there dog, only two showers, only 1 pot sink, chemical waste area needs an update

Recommend to friends Visit again

Superb site great facilities and large flat grass pitches

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Stephen C.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Everything - always a pleasure to stay here. Great pitches well looked after site great owners and a super 9 and 18 hole golf course. Stayed many times and love going back

Disliked Nothing to dislike about the site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Way more than expected, peaceful and fantastic location

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Wifi
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Cindy J.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Absolutely everything. From the location, the pitch, the facilities. Everything was so good. Shower block and toilets have 2 showers and 2 toilets (separate male and female), has 1 dedicated pot washing, plenty of drinking water point. A golf (which we didn't play) on 1 side and a big wood on the other, which we did walk with our dog.
Honestly, I am very critical but this campsite was the top 3 of ours.
I don't think it is suited for children, but that is what we were looking for (peace). Has a cafe on site (we didn't use)

Disliked I can't find anything (and that's not like me)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very clean, quite, well spaced pitched…

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Very clean, quite, well spaced pitched

Recommend to friends Visit again

There's nothing to not like. Spacious pitches, tranquil, clean, nothing too much…

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Stephen C.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked There's nothing to not like. Spacious pitches, tranquil, clean, nothing too much trouble for the owners. 2 great little golf courses an 18 and a 9 hole. Our 7th or 8th visit we love it

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Swallow Hall

Wheldrake Lane

York

North Yorkshire

England

YO19 4SG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.90876°N
1.0017°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5 mi Rail Station Stop J
5 mi Rail Station Stop C
6.7 mi Stamford Bridge The Square
Rail
5.1 mi York Rail Station
7.6 mi Poppleton Rail Station
9.1 mi Selby Rail Station
Airport
27 mi Leeds Bradford International Airport
29.2 mi Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport
29.6 mi Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Raker Lakes (coarse fishing): five minutes’ drive - Designer Outlet York: 10 minutes - York (for the minster, Shambles, National Railways Museum and boat trips): 15 minutes - Yorkshire Air Museum and Allied Air Forces Memorial: 15 minutes - Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens: 15 minutes - Selby Abbey: 20 minutes - Skipwith Common National Nature Reserve: 20 minutes - York Bird of Prey Centre: half an hour.

Must see

Air Museum 1.8 mi

York Racecourse 4.3 mi

National Centre for Early Music 4.4 mi

York Castle Museum 4.5 mi

Clifford's Tower 4.6 mi

National Trust

Goddards Garden 4.7 mi

Treasurer's House 4.9 mi

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 11.5 mi

Nunnington Hall 20.5 mi

Nostell Priory and Parkland 23.8 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

YORK CEMETERY 4 mi

MOREBY HALL 4.1 mi

ROWNTREE PARK 4.2 mi

Snickets, Ginnels and Walls of York 4.9 mi

MUSEUM GARDENS, YORK 5 mi

Local events

  • Leeds Festival (Thursday 21 August 2025 – Thursday 21 August 2025)

    Wetherby, West Yorkshire 15.7 mi

  • Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday 19 September 2025 – Friday 19 September 2025)

    Ripon, North Yorkshire 20.6 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Swallow Hall have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Swallow Hall dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Swallow Hall? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Raker Lakes (coarse fishing): five minutes’ drive - Designer Outlet York: 10 minutes - York (for the minster, Shambles, National Railways Museum and boat trips): 15 … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Swallow Hall?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Swallow Hall? From £60 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.